INDIANAPOLIS — Art, fashion, community, and a celebration of Black History Month take center stage as The Indianapolis Public Library launches the 38th annual Meet the Artists exhibit and reception, a monthlong celebration of African American creativity built around this year’s theme, “Love in Action.”
The celebration will kick off in the Central Library Atrium, 40 E. St. Clair, with a free opening reception Saturday, Feb. 14 from 5:30–10 p.m., with live entertainment, a red-carpet pre-show and hands-on activities for all ages. New this year, the fashion show will highlight sustainable designs. Other exhibits will make debuts as part of a focus on creativity, learning, and community connection.
The evening will continue with entertainment hosted by personalities Steve “Scoop” Jefferson and Karen Campbell. Youth activities include face painting, balloon twisting, canvas painting, and STEM projects. A full gallery of 2D, 3D, written and youth artwork will also be on display.
The exhibit will run through March 28 at Central Library, and feature a diverse collection of visual art, literary works, and youth creations.
The celebration continues throughout the exhibit and culminates in a special Fourth Friday event March 27 from 6–9 p.m., giving the community another opportunity to meet featured artists, designers and authors in an intimate, gallery-style setting inspired by Indianapolis’ late-night arts tradition.